 The
Meaning of Life
And other lectures on fundamental
issues
7 lectures by Rudolf Steiner
What
is the meaning of life? - the purpose for our existence? The
Darwin evolutionists say that there is none whatsoever. Rudolf
Steiner however, discusses this ancient enigma from a spiritual
perspective, offering profound and enlightening answers which
suggest a direction and purpose in life of a high order, though
one that is not straightforward.
In this
inspiring collection of talks, Steiner also speaks on themes related
to the health, reincarnation, destiny, luck, and the trials of
modern life. Most of these talks were originally published in
booklet form and have been out of print for some years.
The
topics in The Meaning of Life are related by the
fact that all the lectures address practical and fundamental
issues facing us in our daily lives: “Growth, Decay and
Reincarnation,” “Human Participation in Evolution,” “Illusory
Illness,” “The Feverish Pursuit of Health,” “Luck - Reality and
Illusion,” “Psychological Distress and the Birth Pangs of the
Consciousness Soul,” and “How to Listen to the Spirit.”
His
lectures on health and illness show how the health of the soul
is the key to health and vitality in the body, and that the
health of the soul depends on that which can nourish the soul.
Whereas the modern thought habits we habitually use to orient
ourselves in the world weaken and deplete the soul, active
contemplation of concrete knowledge of the spiritual realms and
the human being’s place in them serves to invigorate the soul
and bring balance to soul and body. In this way spirit brings
health to soul and body.
In
the lecture “Psychological Distress and the Birth Pangs of the
Consciousness Soul”, Steiner gives some illuminating insight
into the
characteristics and challenges of the current cultural epoch –
the Consciousness Soul epoch – that are not found in other
lectures and writings on the subject.
Trans: J. Collis
(7 selected lectures)
Rudolf Steiner Press
176pp; paperback
ISBN: 1 85584 092 8
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